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Motivational Interviewing Basics (CAMH)

Motivational Interviewing Basics (CAMH)

Clinical Tools

This guide developed by the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) reviews the basics of motivational interviewing, including the spirit, principles, foundational skills and includes 'Quick Tips' for practitioners.

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Category
Clinical Tools
Format
PDF Document
File Size
0.34 MB
Downloads
10
Added
Aug 25, 2025
Tags
Psychiatry
Pain
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorders
Primary Care
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine

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